Culture plays a special role in Chemnitz, which is hosting the next EUROCITIES
culture forum in April, yet the recent spotlight on the city in the
international press has reflected a different picture.

Citizens’ needs are changing and cities must adapt and reassess priorities for
the greater good. A new booklet of case studies, published as part of the ROCK
EU project, shows how five cities have invented new governance models that are
helping them become more creative and sustainable places to live.

An event jointly organized by the URBAN Intergroup of the European Parliament
with the European Commission, Directorate General for Research and Innovation,
on cities. Cities have moved to the centre of the European and Global
Sustainability and Climate Agenda. This joint event will show how EU-funded
Research and Innovation actions are driving Sustainable Urban Development to
address major urban challenges.

This call from the European Cultural Foundation is for creative, cultural
actions prior, during and after the European Parliamentary elections that can
breathe life into Europe, and democracy at large.

50 cities have now adopted the EUROCITIES Declaration on citizens' engagement,
demonstrating their commitment to create a Europe where people come first and
citizens have a role in new forms of participatory democracy.

URBACT released its final URBACT III call for Action Planning networks on
January 7th. The focus is on collaborative networks of cities to co-design
integrated action plans on urban poverty, mobility, digital transitions etc.